Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Blizzard Entertainment
- Publishers: Activision Blizzard
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (2010)
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is the third expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft (WoW). It was released on December 7, 2010. Cataclysm takes place after the events of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, and features a number of new zones, races, and features.
New Zones
Cataclysm introduced five new zones to WoW:
- Mount Hyjal: A sacred mountain that was once home to the World Tree, Nordrassil.
- Vashj’ir: A sunken world beneath the Great Sea, home to the naga and other aquatic creatures.
- Deepholm: A subterranean realm that is home to the earth elementals.
- Uldum: A desert zone that is home to the tol’vir, a race of intelligent sand creatures.
- Twilight Highlands: A mountainous zone that is home to the Twilight’s Hammer clan, a group of fanatical cultists.
New Races
Cataclysm also introduced two new playable races to WoW:
- Worgen: A race of狼人 who were once humans, but were cursed by the Old Gods.
- Goblins: A race of small, green-skinned creatures who are known for their love of technology and explosives.
New Features
In addition to new zones and races, Cataclysm also introduced a number of new features to WoW, including:
- Flying mounts: Players can now fly in the zones of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms.
- Archaeology: A new secondary profession that allows players to excavate ancient artifacts.
- Goblin and worgen starting zones: New starting zones for the goblin and worgen races.
- New dungeons and raids: Cataclysm introduced a number of new dungeons and raids, including the Throne of the Four Winds, the Bastion of Twilight, and the Firelands.
- New battlegrounds: Cataclysm introduced two new battlegrounds, the Battle for Gilneas City and the Twin Peaks.
Story
The story of Cataclysm begins with the return of Deathwing, the Aspect of Death. Deathwing has been imprisoned for centuries, but he has managed to break free and is now wreaking havoc on Azeroth. Players must travel to the new zones of Cataclysm and defeat Deathwing and his forces.
Critical Reception
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its new zones, races, and features. However, some critics felt that the game was too similar to previous WoW expansions.
Legacy
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was a successful expansion that added a significant amount of new content to the game. The expansion is still popular today, and many players consider it to be one of the best WoW expansions ever released.
Conclusion
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is a major expansion that added a significant amount of new content to the game. The expansion is still popular today, and many players consider it to be one of the best WoW expansions ever released. If you are a fan of WoW, then you should definitely check out Cataclysm.
Review Score
8.5/10
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